Chestnut Hill Canine Sports (4th of July Weekend July 2020)

Chestnut Hill is committed to comply with all city, state, national, and NADD mandates pertaining to our location and the well-being of the public and success of dog sports. Below are Chestnut Hill’s policies and procedures pertaining to our 2020 4th of July weekend event. 

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW.

In compliance with the NADD Facility Event COVID Plan, it is required that all competitors sign the COVID-19 waiver, NADD waiver and the Chestnut Hill facility waiver.   Each competitor is requested to print, fill out and bring each form with them to the event.  There are links below for each of the forms.  In the event that a competitor does not have access to a printer or fails to bring the forms, the facility will have blank copies available.  Please DO bring your own pen!!

An email will be sent out with your jump block times the weekend before the event.  If you do not receive the block time email by Jun 30 2020 and you are pre-registered for this event, please email chestnuthillcaninesports@gmail.com

Social / Physical Distancing

Staff, Judges and Volunteers will maintain and attempt to enforce the 6-foot distance rule.

Administration area will be fenced off at least at a 6’ minimum distance from the tables to the fencing to prevent contact to the admin workers.  Administration workers will be required to use hand sanitizer (provided) anytime they exit or enter the administration area.

Attendees

All attendees must maintain the 6-ft distance rule at all times and may not touch another person, dogs other than their own, or other’s property at any time.

Masks are not required but are strongly encouraged.  

All attendees are expected to bring their own hand sanitizer and any other type of disinfecting/sanitation product they wish to use for their own use.

Payments: Checks, cash or credit cards will be accepted at check in and dropped by the attendee/competitor into a payment box.  If paying by cash, please bring exact payment as we can not make change!!  

Registration: Pre-registration is required and no day of event entries will be accepted.

Ribbons: There will be a separate ribbon table for competitors to pick up their ribbons. The ribbons will be pre-labeled with a blank sticker so that the competitor can fill in their own splash information.  If you can not remember your splash info, you will be able to find the info on the NADD portal during or shortly after your jump block completes.  If you have questions after the event about any jump, please email chestnuthillcaninesports@gmail.com .

Competition Area

Minimum of 15’ apart for dogs waiting in line for their jumps.

There will be a table on the near side (entry side) of the dock with hand sanitizer for EVERY person entering the dock.  This is REQUIRED before entering the dock.  There will be a second table on the far (exiting) side of the dock with hand sanitizer as well.

There are no spectators allowed at this event.

Crating is allowed in or just outside of competitor’s car. ONLY. This event will not have crating or tents in other locations.

All dogs MUST be kept on a 6 foot or shorter leash. NO flexi leashes or long lines allowed during an event.

A running order will be posted. Block times will be e-mailed ahead of time so competitors know when they will be jumping.  We will also make regular announcements to alert competitors that their turn is coming up.

Crating / Parking Area

There will be 15 “block-time use only” parking spots setup around the pool.  These parking spots are for use during the competitors' assigned block time.  We are encouraging competitors to use these “block-time use only” parking spots since they will only be on site for a short time each day.

Event Structure

This event will be run using a 2-hour daily time block structure which allows the facility to limit the number of people on premise at one time.  Each competitor will be emailed their respective 2-hour daily time blocks. 

There will be a maximum of 4 splashes a day.

Some competitors will jump Thursday (for their Friday, Saturday, or Sunday jumps). 

AR will run at the normal time on Thursday and Saturday.

Competitors may arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled block time to check in only.  Should someone show up early, they are to stay in their car until their scheduled time except to check in.  Parking for the next block of competitors will be further out in the field until the current block of competitors leave a parking spot open.  Competitors may choose to remain parked in the field if they so desire.  As long as all cars are spaced appropriately apart.

Sanitation

Gates: All gate latches and top rails will be cleaned between each 2-hour time block of competitors. 

The Porta Potty will be cleaned between each 2-hour time block of competitors. There will be toilet paper and hand sanitizer for the Porta Potty.  Please do NOT walk off with either as this is ALL we have for the whole weekend.

If competitors wish to wear gloves or use a protective layer (i.e. towel, Kleenex, etc.) to open/close gates on the dock, we encourage them to provide their own protection.

There will be a table on the near side (entry side) of the dock with a bottle of hand sanitizer for EVERY person to use who will be entering the dock.  This is REQUIRED before entering the dock.  There will be a second table on the far (exiting) side of the dock with hand sanitizer as well.

Competitors are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer, wipes, etc.  We WILL have hand sanitizer available near the pool entrance, exit, and porta-potty.

Dog Waste Stations: Dog waste stations will be available throughout the property and easily-accessible for all competitors.

All Competitors Must sign and return the following 3 waivers!

CLICK HERE to view and download the NADD event waiver.

CLICK HERE to view and download the NADD COVID-19 waiver.

CLICK HERE to view and download the Chestnut Hill waiver.

As ALWAYS….  We are looking forward to providing a safe and positive atmosphere to successfully run this Chestnut Hill NADD event!  We appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our competitors to help make this event a success. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.